A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2500108 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2501495 epoch_slot_no: 17495 block_no: 2499991 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-25 22:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x174af5af3e568a3fce8f3fa0a967937d233874f7b9fcfd89815bb382dcf50098Block Operator
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